Skyrim: The Story of the Midden Incident in the College of Winterhold
The College of Winterhold in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is an ideal place to learn magic. Many Nords scorn the use of spells, so students of the craft opt to practice within the safety of the college’s walls. That said, the College of Winterhold hosts its fair share of dangers — some of which are brought upon by its own students.
When entering the College of Winterhold in Skyrim, the player can undertake a variety of quests, whether it’s the faction’s primary questline or side quests involving fellow magic practitioners. However, there is one unmarked quest that the player can undertake — one with a ghastly story behind it. And it’s hiding deep in the Midden Dark.
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The College of Winterhold is no stranger to controversy. For one, necromancy is permitted so long as the locals don’t see them practicing it. Additionally, students can freely undertake all sorts of experiments in the Midden — a subterranean dungeon beneath the college — likely without the supervision of instructors. This is what happened to the Augur of Dunlain, a now incorporeal entity that was once a gifted student. Though another, lesser-known mishap born from the college’s carelessness is known as “The Midden Incident.”
Should the player journey into the depths of the Midden and even deeper into the Midden Dark, they’ll find a large, circular room with a strange artifact in the center. This artifact will be standing atop a thin pedestal — a black sculpture in the shape of a hand, with a Daedric symbol etched into its palm. To one side of the room will be a table where the player can pick up the Midden Incident Report, as well as the Investigator's Key.
Reading the report will reveal what
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